Continuous video lighting for my photo studio soft boxes?

[joshua_farnsworth1]

<p>As a former still photographer I own a Calumet 750 Travelite kit: 3 strobes with softboxes & stands.<br>

<img src="http://www.2arenow1photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2arenow1photography_calumet_travelite_750.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /><br>

I'm getting into HD DSLR video production for woodworking tutorials and my calumet lights are failing (some circuitry problem). What <strong>inexpensive</strong> lighting source would you recommend and how could I get it to work with my current lighting tripods and softboxes? I see tungstun (like my strobe's modeling lamps), flourescent, LED, etc. I need something really creatively inexpensive.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!!!</p>

[devon_mccarroll]

One thing to note, if your softboxes were built for strobes, you'll need different softboxes for hot lights, because they need to be built to

handle the heat.

[franklin_white]

<p>You might want to try something like the Westcott spiderlites that can accept either fluorescent or tungsten light bulbs. Unfortunately, the ones that pump out a good amount of light (i.e., at least 1,000 watt equiv.) are not inexpensive. The tungsten bulbs may be too hot for the softboxes you are using, but the fluorescent should be ok, depending on the dimensions of the softbox. You may need an adapter to attach your softbox to the spiderlite.</p>

[Tim_Lookingbill]

<p>I realize these may be too expensive for your situation but I found this ARRI LED light demo interesting in how different continuous LED lighting brands can affect skin tone in digital video. </p>

<p>Thought it would be an interesting FYI. I know I've been wondering about the affects on color rendering from various continuous lighting brands even for still photography.</p>

<p>

[martin_dowers]

<p>I use Camtree sun Fresnel light for my production and I use it in almost every film or commercial work. This light is very versatile. VERY pleased with the build quality of this light.<br>

<a href="http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/CAMTREE-SUN-6-LED-Fresnel-Light.html">http://www.flycamshoppe.com/fc/CAMTREE-SUN-6-LED-Fresnel-Light.html</a></p>

[joshua_farnsworth1]

<p>Thanks for your responses guys. I purchased a cowboy studio "Premium AC Swivel Adapter Light Socket", the "Four Head Light Socket adapter", and 4 CFL lights (45 W each). But I can't seem to find any kind of adapter that will allow my light box's speed ring to attach. Any ideas?</p>